About the author
Daniel Harms is an American writer and folklorist known for his scholarship on grimoires, ceremonial magic, and the Cthulhu Mythos. His catalogue titles include The Book of Oberon: A Sourcebook of Elizabethan Magic, a transcription and translation of a sixteenth-century magical manuscript; The Long Lost Friend, an edition of the nineteenth-century American grimoire originally compiled by Johann George Hohman; and The Necronomicon Files, co-written to trace the real publishing history behind the fictional Necronomicon invented by H. P. Lovecraft. Harms works at the intersection of historical manuscript study and popular occult reference, producing annotated editions and source studies rather than instructional or devotional texts. He is a recognized figure among readers and researchers of Western esoteric history, valued for combining archival rigor with accessibility for a general occult-interested audience.
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💬 What our editors say about Daniel Harms's books
“This lavishly illustrated sourcebook is a vital contribution to esoteric scholarship, offering unparalleled access to practical Elizabethan magic. It suits serious students of history and practitioners seeking authentic ritual…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Book of Oberon: A Sourcebook of Elizabethan Magic
“This text offers a rigorous deconstruction of a pervasive cultural myth, appealing primarily to scholars and skeptical fans. It successfully dismantles the centuries-old narrative surrounding Abdul Alhazred with meticulous…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Necronomicon Files: The Truth Behind Lovecraft's Legend
“This sourcebook provides a fascinating, scholarly yet accessible window into seventeenth-century British magic, anchored by its discovery in the Bodleian Library. The annotations clarify complex historical contexts, making the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Of Angels, Demons & Spirits: A Sourcebook of British Magic
📋 Editions by Daniel Harms in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Book of Oberon: A Sourcebook of Elizabethan Magic | 2015 | Llewellyn Publications | 600 | 9780738743349 |
| The Necronomicon Files: The Truth Behind Lovecraft's Legend | — | Weiser Books | 342 | 9781578632695 |
| Of Angels, Demons & Spirits: A Sourcebook of British Magic | 2019 | Llewellyn Publications | 360 | 9780738753683 |
| The Long Lost Friend: A 19th Century American Grimoire | 2012 | Llewellyn Publications | 312 | 9780738732541 |
| The Book of Four Occult Philosophers: Three Centuries of Incanta | 2023 | Llewellyn Publications | 648 | 9780738764412 |
